Belgium
The Belgian American Football League (BFL) was incorporated in the late 1980’s and is composed of 16 active teams gathering approximately one thousand players, participating in the domestic competitions.
The Belgian Football league national structure features two regional leagues mainly responsible for the day-to-day management of American football in their respective areas.
Together with the regional leagues, the BFL organizes an annual senior football championship, played during the spring, and a junior championship, played during the autumn. Flag football for junior players, recently introduced in Belgium, is also steadily growing and a national championship is under development.
Executive Committee:
Vice President - John van de Mergel
Vice President - Luis Iglesias Alvarez
Treasurer - Pascal Decoo
Secretary - Johnny van Wezel
Address:
BFL (Belgian Football League)
Avenue de Bouchoutlaan 9
1020 Bruxelles-Brussel
Belgium
Website: http://www.belgian-football-league.be
News for Belgium
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IFAF WORLD TEAM WINS 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL 35-29
February 1, 2012
The IFAF World Team won a thrilling 2012 International Bowl 35-29 despite a rousing U.S. Under 19 National Team comeback that fell just short in the fourth quarter.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM LEADS 21-9 AT HALFTIME
February 1, 2012
Jahlani Gilbert-Knorren, Anthony Coombs and Tevaun Smith score first half touchdowns.
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WATCH THE 2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBCAST AND TELECAST LIVE ON WEDNESDAY
February 1, 2012
Live webcast available outside North America. Fans in USA and Canada can watch CBS Sports Network telecast.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 2: GOING TO WORK
January 31, 2012
Part two of the 2012 International Bowl video series takes a look at the IFAF World Team and U.S. Under-19 National Team as they take to the practice field for the first time.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL: INTERNATIONAL BUDDIES
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl on Feb. 1 in Austin, Texas, will be the most globally diverse game in football history.
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IFAF DEVELOPMENT TEAM SHOWCASES EMERGING INTERNATIONAL TALENT
January 31, 2012
The 2012 International Bowl is more than a chance for the International Federation of American Football to showcase the top under-19 talent from around the world.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO EPISODE 1: KICK OFF
January 30, 2012
Watch the first video in a behind-the-scenes series that takes you into the lives of the players and coaches as they prepare for the biggest game of their lives.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM ROSTER AND PLAYER BIOS
January 28, 2012
Players from nine IFAF federations will represent the world at the 2012 International Bowl in Austin, TX, on Feb 1.
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FLIP CAM UPDATE: IFAF HEAD COACH GREG MARSHALL ADDRESSES THE IFAF WORLD TEAM
January 27, 2012
World Team and Development Team players attend the group's orientation after arriving in Austin, Texas.
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IFAF LAUNCHES EQUIPMENT PROGRAM TO BENEFIT MEMBERS WORLDWIDE
January 27, 2012
IFAF today launched the IFAF Equipment Program to benefit its 62 member federations and further the international growth of the sport.
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IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES ARRIVE IN AUSTIN, TEXAS
January 26, 2012
The IFAF World Team coaching staff from thirteen countries landed in Austin, Texas for the 2012 International Bowl despite weather conditions attempting to keep them away.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL TO REACH WORLDWIDE AUDIENCE VIA LIVE WEBCAST
January 26, 2012
American football fans around the world will be able to tune in live via a webcast to watch the IFAF World Team take on America's Under-19 National Team.
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VIDEO RECAP: IFAF WORLD TEAM COACHES MEET IN SAN ANTONIO
January 21, 2012
Watch coach Greg Marshall and his staff describe the World Team preparations.
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VIDEO RECAP: AN INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE AT THE AFCA CONVENTION
January 16, 2012
Don't take our word for it... click here to watch the video!
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2012 INTERNATIONAL BOWL VIDEO PREVIEW
January 16, 2012
Two and a half weeks from now, the IFAF World Team will take on Team USA in Texas.
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GET ALL THE LATEST INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION FROM THE IFAF INSIDER
January 13, 2012
Add your address to the 'e-newsletter sign up' box on the left rail and IFAF will do the rest.
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL COACH SHARES COACHING EXPERIENCE IN EUROPE
January 13, 2012
Eric Slivoskey, former head coach of the top Finnish team, the Seinajoki Crocodiles, has written a great piece on George Contreras whose blog is featured on Europlayers.
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QUALIFICATION FOR 2013 EUROPEAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP STARTS NEXT YEAR
January 7, 2012
The qualification rounds for the European Junior Championships 2013 have been scheduled.
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INTERNATIONAL BOWL WEBSITE LAUNCHED
January 4, 2012
IFAF World Team and Team USA players featured along with news, photos and rosters.
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CANADA SELECTED TO HOST 2013 IFAF WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
November 29, 2011
Canada will host the second International Federation of American Football (IFAF) Women's World Championship when the national teams of eight countries participate
Events
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11/03/2009
IFAF CALENDAR NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2009 -
09/01/2009
IFAF CALENDAR SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2009 -
08/12/2009
European Championships Group B -
08/12/2009
IFAF CALENDAR AUGUST / SEPTEMBER 2009
Quick Facts
- Belgium produces 220,000 tons of chocolate every year
- The saxophone was invented in Belgium by Adolph Sax in 1846
- The little blue cartoon creatures known as Smurfs are Belgian, created by Peyo
Contacts
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David Richelle
- Phone: RPM – 0457954123
- Email: president@belgian-football-league.be